Solution for the "not powerful enough to understand the writing" message - Page 2

Wolfie · 02-03-2002, 08:41 PM

Err Knip Dyolf, it's an Excel spreadsheet, if you know how to get Excel to read a binary file to extract the character stats, then by all means send me an e-mail with the details, but I don't believe this would be possible.

chimera99, thanks!

MornD, yes Hi. I probably wont be as active on this board as the VN ones (only have so much on-line time a day ya know!, besides I need my free time to play Wiz8 [img]smile.gif[/img] )

Gimli and Ice3, I don't think the save as HTML option will work with the multiple sheets or transfer the formulas used to do the calculations (and some on them are LONG). The freeby web site I'm using to host my file doesn't allow CGI scripts, otherwise it would have been a beaut of an idea. I'll do some expermenting, but wouldn't hold ya breath.

'til next time, bye!!!

[ 02-03-2002: Message edited by: Wolfie ]

catzenpewters · 02-04-2002, 04:02 PM

Great idea! You should add this to the 'best tips' thread - it certainly qualifies!

elbarono · 02-04-2002, 05:04 PM

If the spellcasting character is selected while you're browsing items, it will tell you whether or not the caster can learn the spell at this time. Just in case people didn't know.

--Adam

Wolfie · 02-05-2002, 07:12 PM

There have been some minor updates to the web site, but the Wiz8SpellAbility file (v1.03) remains unchanged (gathering more suggestions/ideas together before working on v1.04).

[img]smile.gif[/img]

Pyrates · 02-05-2002, 09:42 PM

AAARGHHHH!

Hi Wolfie!
I just installed StarOffice on one of the sparcs in my office and tried to open your famed spreasheet. And guess what... "password protected"... Did you do this? If yes, could you tell me the password, or, like, maybe, send me a non-protected version? You don't sound like you wouldn't want me to use it... Or is this again one of these )_(&()_(_(*^*(& computer-business things where you have no chance to get out other than buying a new computer, winXP and the office suit?
Thanks for any help...

Never forget your towel, cheers
Philipp

Wolfie · 02-05-2002, 10:09 PM

The formulas and stuff are protected to prevent ppl monkeying with it and re-distributing it with bogus/misleading or malicious content. Under Excel this works fine. Other spreadsheet application packages may not "fully" support Excel file formats and so have problems.

I am not at this stage prepared to release a non-protected version, sorry. Would very much like to find a solution that allowed everyone to use the file (the more ppl who use the file, the more worthwhile my time spent has been), chose Excel as I believe it is the most commonly used spreadsheet app, and if non-Excel packages claim to support Excel files but don't cover all aspects of what that file may contain, there really is little I can do about that.

Kind regards,
- Wolfie

[ 02-05-2002: Message edited by: Wolfie ]

Pyrates · 02-05-2002, 10:13 PM

Hi Wolfie!

Well, no matter, thanks for your answer. I buy all available spellbooks anyway

, I was mainly curious. But now you got me interested: What's a "ppl" and what do you mean with "ppl-monkeying"? I'm such a newbie...

Never forget your towel, cheers
Philipp

[ 02-05-2002: Message edited by: Pyrates ]

Wolfie · 02-05-2002, 10:20 PM

You could always try Microsoft's (free) Excel viewer, at least you'll get an idea of what it's all about to decide if you want to pursue this any further. Go to http://office.microsoft.com/download.../xlviewer.aspx and follow the instructions.

[img]smile.gif[/img]

Pyrates · 02-05-2002, 10:30 PM

Tried it, and I must say, it looks fine! Thanks for it, even if I can't use it, other people seem to enjoy it.

Never forget your towel, cheers
Philipp

Sparkitus · 02-06-2002, 05:48 AM

This link leads to a 'file not found' message.

Anyone have it? I'd love to use it!

If you have it , please email it to me at dockb1@earthlink.net.

Thanks!!!

02-03-2002, 08:41 PM	#11
Wolfie Zhentarim Guard Join Date: February 1, 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 307	Err Knip Dyolf, it's an Excel spreadsheet, if you know how to get Excel to read a binary file to extract the character stats, then by all means send me an e-mail with the details, but I don't believe this would be possible. chimera99, thanks! MornD, yes Hi. I probably wont be as active on this board as the VN ones (only have so much on-line time a day ya know!, besides I need my free time to play Wiz8 [img]smile.gif[/img] ) Gimli and Ice3, I don't think the save as HTML option will work with the multiple sheets or transfer the formulas used to do the calculations (and some on them are LONG). The freeby web site I'm using to host my file doesn't allow CGI scripts, otherwise it would have been a beaut of an idea. I'll do some expermenting, but wouldn't hold ya breath. 'til next time, bye!!! [ 02-03-2002: Message edited by: Wolfie ] __________________ Visit [url]\"http://www.foerster.cc/wolfie\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.foerster.cc/wolfie</a> or [url]\"http://wiz8.web1000.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://wiz8.web1000.com</a> (US) for a spreadsheet that allows you to enter in your spellcaster\'s stats, and it will tell you what spells the character can learn, or for spells that they are not yet able to learn, it will tell you how many points they need, or why your character can\'t learn the spell.

02-05-2002, 07:12 PM	#14
Wolfie Zhentarim Guard Join Date: February 1, 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 307	There have been some minor updates to the web site, but the Wiz8SpellAbility file (v1.03) remains unchanged (gathering more suggestions/ideas together before working on v1.04). [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Visit [url]\"http://www.foerster.cc/wolfie\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.foerster.cc/wolfie</a> or [url]\"http://wiz8.web1000.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://wiz8.web1000.com</a> (US) for a spreadsheet that allows you to enter in your spellcaster\'s stats, and it will tell you what spells the character can learn, or for spells that they are not yet able to learn, it will tell you how many points they need, or why your character can\'t learn the spell.

02-05-2002, 09:42 PM	#15
Pyrates Drow Warrior Join Date: February 3, 2002 Location: Muenster Age: 46 Posts: 287	AAARGHHHH! Hi Wolfie! I just installed StarOffice on one of the sparcs in my office and tried to open your famed spreasheet. And guess what... "password protected"... Did you do this? If yes, could you tell me the password, or, like, maybe, send me a non-protected version? You don't sound like you wouldn't want me to use it... Or is this again one of these )_(&()_(_(^(& computer-business things where you have no chance to get out other than buying a new computer, winXP and the office suit? Thanks for any help... Never forget your towel, cheers Philipp __________________ \" ... and the Vogon will do things to you that you wish you\'d never been born, or, if you\'re a clearer minded thinker, that the Vogon had never been born.\"

02-05-2002, 10:09 PM	#16
Wolfie Zhentarim Guard Join Date: February 1, 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 307	The formulas and stuff are protected to prevent ppl monkeying with it and re-distributing it with bogus/misleading or malicious content. Under Excel this works fine. Other spreadsheet application packages may not "fully" support Excel file formats and so have problems. I am not at this stage prepared to release a non-protected version, sorry. Would very much like to find a solution that allowed everyone to use the file (the more ppl who use the file, the more worthwhile my time spent has been), chose Excel as I believe it is the most commonly used spreadsheet app, and if non-Excel packages claim to support Excel files but don't cover all aspects of what that file may contain, there really is little I can do about that. Kind regards, - Wolfie [ 02-05-2002: Message edited by: Wolfie ] __________________ Visit [url]\"http://www.foerster.cc/wolfie\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.foerster.cc/wolfie</a> or [url]\"http://wiz8.web1000.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://wiz8.web1000.com</a> (US) for a spreadsheet that allows you to enter in your spellcaster\'s stats, and it will tell you what spells the character can learn, or for spells that they are not yet able to learn, it will tell you how many points they need, or why your character can\'t learn the spell.

02-05-2002, 10:13 PM	#17
Pyrates Drow Warrior Join Date: February 3, 2002 Location: Muenster Age: 46 Posts: 287	Hi Wolfie! Well, no matter, thanks for your answer. I buy all available spellbooks anyway , I was mainly curious. But now you got me interested: What's a "ppl" and what do you mean with "ppl-monkeying"? I'm such a newbie... Never forget your towel, cheers Philipp [ 02-05-2002: Message edited by: Pyrates ] __________________ \" ... and the Vogon will do things to you that you wish you\'d never been born, or, if you\'re a clearer minded thinker, that the Vogon had never been born.\"

02-04-2002, 04:02 PM	#12
catzenpewters Manshoon Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Age: 53 Posts: 204	Great idea! You should add this to the 'best tips' thread - it certainly qualifies!

02-04-2002, 05:04 PM	#13
elbarono Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 4, 2002 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 33	If the spellcasting character is selected while you're browsing items, it will tell you whether or not the caster can learn the spell at this time. Just in case people didn't know. --Adam

02-05-2002, 10:20 PM	#18
Wolfie Zhentarim Guard Join Date: February 1, 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 307	You could always try Microsoft's (free) Excel viewer, at least you'll get an idea of what it's all about to decide if you want to pursue this any further. Go to http://office.microsoft.com/download.../xlviewer.aspx and follow the instructions. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Visit [url]\"http://www.foerster.cc/wolfie\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.foerster.cc/wolfie</a> or [url]\"http://wiz8.web1000.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://wiz8.web1000.com</a> (US) for a spreadsheet that allows you to enter in your spellcaster\'s stats, and it will tell you what spells the character can learn, or for spells that they are not yet able to learn, it will tell you how many points they need, or why your character can\'t learn the spell.

02-05-2002, 10:30 PM	#19
Pyrates Drow Warrior Join Date: February 3, 2002 Location: Muenster Age: 46 Posts: 287	Tried it, and I must say, it looks fine! Thanks for it, even if I can't use it, other people seem to enjoy it. Never forget your towel, cheers Philipp __________________ \" ... and the Vogon will do things to you that you wish you\'d never been born, or, if you\'re a clearer minded thinker, that the Vogon had never been born.\"

02-06-2002, 05:48 AM	#20
Sparkitus Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 23, 2002 Location: USA Posts: 13	This link leads to a 'file not found' message. Anyone have it? I'd love to use it! If you have it , please email it to me at dockb1@earthlink.net. Thanks!!!

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